Mountain biking trails in France

After Ruynes en Margeride, tackle the slopes up to Trailus. After that, you have to climb to the Col du Signal.

On this last really sporty stage of the GTMC, you go slaloming along alternating tracks and paths taking you down the final southern slopes of the Massif Central.

The historic town of Millau, at the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses, serves as the departure point for this linking stage along the GTMC.

An anthology of volcanic tracks and exceptional panoramas to be done in several stages ... or in one!Dare to take up the challenge!

This GTMC by mountain bike stage between the towns of Bourbon-Lancy and Moulins takes you into the French county of Allier, former heartland of the powerful Bourbon family.

The views along this stage are magnificent, while the atmosphere changes dramatically along the way. After admiring the very beautiful medieval village of Besse, head on to the exceptional circular Pavin Lake, set in a volcano crater.

Well-maintained GTMC tracks take you up to the summits of the mighty Mont Lozère, surrounded by high summer pastures and copses of Scots pines

The GTMC by mountain bike here alternates between stretches on paths and on quiet country roads. There are many points from which you can admire the Bocage Bourbonnais, with its hedge-divided fields. 

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The GTMC leaves behind the Causse as you enter the Aigoual Range. At the Col de Perjuret, take in the breath-taking views of the Jonte Gorges.

The final stage on the GTMC à VTT route offers some nice surprises. The first part of this stage is enjoyable as well as beautiful, taking you from Montagnac to Castelnau-de-Guers. 

From Chalinargues, this alternative stage of the GTMC takes you down to Murat via Chavagnac Wood and the Chastel Plateau, dotted with peat-bogs. From Murat, mountain bikers can climb gradually up the Alagnon Valley to reach the ski resort of Le Lioran.

This undulating GTMC à VTT stage presents cyclists with a variety of landscapes and atmospheres, plus you’re afforded the first staggering views of the Auvergne’s volcanic ranges. 

Cette boucle monotrace dans la forêt de Fontainebleau ravira les vététistes confirmés tout en restant accessible aux vététistes moyens.

Two highlights to signal on this GTMC link, offering good cycling and a succession of elevations to tackle. The first highlight is at the spot called Les Cayres, by the river at St-Alban-sur-Limagnole, with a charming bridge over the water – this makes for a wonderful picnic spot!

After Laschamps, the GTMC by mountain bike leads you along splendid paths up to Orcival via Recoleine. Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame-des-Fers, a major Romanesque church.

You’re greeted by a lot of elevations as the GTMC à VTT enters the French county of Gard.

Having crossed the village of Marsat, you enter a wonderful stretch of countryside, until you dip down into the lively centre of the Auvergne’s historic capital, Clermont-Ferrand.